From Civic Exchange, Hong Kong:
Hong Kong has been a nuclear-powered society since 1994 with almost a quarter of its electricity coming from nuclear sources. China has plans for significant expansion of nuclear generation over the next decade and much of it is concentrated in Guangdong. With the events at Fukushima putting nuclear power sharply into focus, increased "literacy" on nuclear issues will help civil society in Hong Kong to discuss and debate the issues surrounding nuclear energy as a part of the current fuel mix. Join us at a half day forum of presentations and open discussions. [flyer]
Date : Friday, 10 June 2011
Hong Kong has been a nuclear-powered society since 1994 with almost a quarter of its electricity coming from nuclear sources. China has plans for significant expansion of nuclear generation over the next decade and much of it is concentrated in Guangdong. With the events at Fukushima putting nuclear power sharply into focus, increased "literacy" on nuclear issues will help civil society in Hong Kong to discuss and debate the issues surrounding nuclear energy as a part of the current fuel mix. Join us at a half day forum of presentations and open discussions. [flyer]
Date : Friday, 10 June 2011
Time : 9.00am to 1.00pm (registration at 8.30am)
Venue: YMCA, Assembly Hall, 4/F North Tower, 41 Salisbury Road, TST
Registration: There is no charge for this event, but registration is essential. Please click here for REGISTRATION.
Venue: YMCA, Assembly Hall, 4/F North Tower, 41 Salisbury Road, TST
Registration: There is no charge for this event, but registration is essential. Please click here for REGISTRATION.
Discussions will include:
- The basics of nuclear power and why is it important for Hong Kong to be a nuclear literate society?
- From Windscale to Fukushima - Lessons in emergency management from the major nuclear incidents.
- Communication of risks and incidents – How would a major incident be handled in Hong Kong?
- Current and future nuclear development in China – Consequences and impacts
- Lessons for the future - Siting of facilities, plant architecture, and safety systems
- The Human Dimension – Management systems and training.
- Dr Didier Kechemair - Independent consultant on energy and innovation and former Executive Deputy-Director of the French Commission for Nuclear Energy and Alternative Energies (CEA).
- Mr Malcolm Grimston - Associate Fellow in the Energy, Environment and Development Programme, at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, London
- Mr Michael Friedlander - Chief Risk Manager, APG Asset Management and former nuclear plant operator
